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Volume 67, Issue 1: October 2013

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THEME: Fake an injury day EVENTS: World Language Cup @ 4 (Wilson elds FREE)/Powder Puff @ 7 (Stadium $3)

Wednesday 10/23
THEME: Generations day. Swartz, dress for pre-k & below. McGowan, dress for 50+. EVENT: Powder Puff rain day

 

THEME: Tie-dye day EVENT: Wingin It @ 7 (Swartz caf $3)

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THEME DAY: Trick-or-treat costume day (no masks!) EVENT: Dodgeball Tournament @ 7 (McGowan gym $3)

Friday 10/25
THEME DAY: Class Colors day. Seniors wear white, juniors green, sophomores orange, freshmen purple. EVENT: Football game @ 7 (Stadium $2)

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SPIRIT POINTS: Earn spirit points by participating in the theme days, donating to the Class War Fundraiser, and donating to Toys for Tots. If 2013 Spirit points are earned by Thursday of Homecoming Week, then there will be a pep rally on Friday.

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CHS can build on the Bison Foundation

      

t is a known fact that budgets have been cut for many school districts, but fortunately for the Carlisle Area School District, help may be on the way, thanks to the Bison Foundation. e Bison Foundation has been dormant since the early 2000s, but has now embarked on a year-long campaign taking place strictly to make money to bene t the students, sta and community in the Carlisle Area School District. e dormancy of the foundation was due to its initial focus on the Careers and Technology part of the school.

The Bison Foundation is striving to raise $1.5 million for the Carlisle Area School District. Photography: Clara Cozort

School policy changes use of technology

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In 2012, CASD Superintendent John W. Friend decided to make it available to the whole school district. To determine if the year-long campaign should

take place, a 20 question survey was created and sent out to 550 area residents. e surveys questions asked if residents were pleased with the district

programs and also how much they might consider donating. e response of the survey sent the campaign into action. e goal of the Bison Foundation is to raise 1.5 million dollars; so far the foundation has raised a total of $329,000. Friend said, I believe the goal will be reached because its really starting to get CHS alumni involved, and the alumni know the state funding has been cut. Although still striving to reach its goal, the Bison Foundation will bene t the school district with any amount of money it may receive. Carlisle High Schools 10th grade principal Mike Black said, e Bison Foundation

is a major endeavor because it will help fund programs for students and also help strengthen the community. Unfortunately, awareness of the foundation among the Carlisle students isnt very high. When asked about the work and goals of the Bison Foundation, senior Lydia Mueller replied, Ive never even heard of it. e Bison Foundation has a lot of hope for its success in the future. If the Carlisle community, alumni, and students come together and realize the importance of the Bison Foundation, they hope to have the success they are striving to achieve and reach its nancial goals.

his summer, the returning students of CHS were in for a shock. In the years prior, CHS students were asked not to bring electronic devices or keep them turned o until the end of the day. Now, the new Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, along with the 1 to 1 Learning Device Program, is expanding the incorporation of technology in the classroom. BYOD was piloted last year with six teachers and due to success, it has been put into action this school year. e new policy allows students to bring most types of electronic devices to

school for educational use. e 1 to 1 Learning Device Program is a program in which eventually every student will receive a laptop for educational purposes and school use. e goals for the 1 to 1 Learning Device Program and BYOD are to help students use electronic devices for more than social interactions and help further prepare students and teachers to thoroughly incorporate the use of technology into the classroom. ough both programs are relatively new, several problems have become evident, including slow internet access. Despite CHS expanding their broadband capacity, the servers are still slow. Another problem with both programs is the fact that not

all students have access to the internet at home. Luckily, facilities such as Bosler Library and Amelia-Given Library are available to provide internet access to those who need it. In addition, Comcast is o ering internet access to students who qualify for free or reduced lunch for $9.99 a month Due to cost limitations, the 1 to 1 Learning Device Program was only extended to the ninth graders this year. But why ninth grade? According to Stephanie G. Douglas, CASD Director of Digital Learning and Technology, Ninth graders are more likely to have a complete classroom of students in the same grade level; giving us a complete classroom of students

This year, freshmen were issued new laptops for educational use. Photography: Janie Haseman

with laptops for teachers to make in-class assignments. Some of the positives of BYOD and 1 to 1 Learning Device Program include making school easier for students and teachers. Freshman Mckenzie Failor said one positive of the 1 to 1 Learning Device Program is that you dont have to carry textbooks around, due to the ability to use online textbooks. CHS teachers also bene t from BYOD and 1 to 1. According to English teacher

Ellie Park, 1 to 1 helps by evening the playing eld to some degree--students who didnt have a laptop now have one. Allowing students to bring their own devices can decrease the amount of trips classes take to the computer lab as well. If the integration of BYOD and 1 to 1 Learning Device Program looks as if it is enhancing the learning environment, the district hopes to provide a laptop to all students who attend CHS next year.

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changes are not due to school policy but rather federal law. e Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act requires schools to include at least three out of ve main components in cafeteria lunches. Students may choose from milk, grains, meat/meat alternative, fruit, and vegetables. Fruits or vegetables are required components. O ering fries as part of a meal means the lunch would be over in our vegetable [component] and over in calories, said Food Services director Kelly Renard. Many soups also pose a problem because they provide partial components but not entire ones, making it simpler for them to become a la carte items. e school lunch prices for students only increased by $.10 so there hasnt been a dramatic increase, Renard said. Some of the a la carte prices actually decreased. However, students are used to including items that are now a la carte as regular meal itemsand this has led to some complaints about rising meal costs. eyre trying to make the lunches healthier, but theyre just making people mad; they should keep things the way they were before, said senior Makenzie Langer.
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The Carlisle Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion or handicap in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title IX and Section 504. No person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion or handicap be excluded from participation in or be subject to discrimination in any program or activity funded, in whole or in part, by federal funds. Discrimination on the basis of sex or religion is also prohibited in some federal programs. For information regarding civil rights and grievance procedures, contact Ms. Christina M. Spielbauer, Title IX Coordinator, Section 504 Coordinator, at 623 West Penn Street, Carlisle, PA 17013-2298. (717) 2406800. For information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact Ms. Christina M. Spielbauer, Title IX Coordinator, Section 504 Coordinator.

BYOL: Bring your own lunch?

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unchtime is changing dramatically at CHS. e cafeterias are tightening meal requirements and for many, school meals are becoming more expensive. Last year, although students took almost double the minimum required portion, the cafeterias fruit and vegetable requirements resulted in a lot of fruit and vegetables tossed into trash cans, said sophomore Anna Lippert. is year, CHS has gone even further in making school lunches healthier. With making soup and fries a la carte items, the school angered many students. However, the reasons behind these

According to Renard, next school year will bring even more changes to food regulations. ey will a ect fundraising, a la carte sales, vending sales, and parties during the school day. As far as a la carte we are selling what we can this year because next year we may not be allowed to sell the same items, she said. Renard said she had no specific details available to her about next years mandated changes.
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Health Care Academy helps students make healthy career choices

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ue to increased interests in health related careers, Carlisle High School has started a new Health Careers Academy this year that, according to Dr. Michele Orner, director of Careers and Technology at CHS, is exceeding expectations. e Health Careers Academy was created to accommodate the students in nding postsecondary job opportunities. In 2010, an internship was in place only for seniors. It was decided quickly after that by administration that the school district would have to create something

Students in the new Health Care Academy will learn vital skills for future jobs in the medical eld. Photography: Clara Cozort

bigger because of the amount of interest in health careers. With the help of Sadler Health, the Rotary Club, Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), Carlisle Regional Medical Center, the Carlisle Health and Wellness Foundation and the

help of other organizations, the program has been created and able to be used properly. Orner said, Its beyond the districts expectations. We had enough student interest in the rst year to need a full-time teacher, in addition to the Certi ed Nursing Assistant students and the partnership we established with HACC to teach CNA classes at the high school. ere are many jobs in health related careers that can offer students a good wage after graduation from high school, which makes the program even more important. is is bene cial to students for many years after they take these classes.

When asked if the program will be helpful, senior Shanice Campbell, who is enrolled in the program, said, Knowing exactly what medical elds are out there will help me decide what I really want to do with the rest of my life. Along with interest from parents and students, teachers are also excited to see this change occurring. Biology teacher Cheryl Holquist said, e Health Careers Academy will give students an opportunity to explore possible career options in the health care eld beyond the typical doctor/ nurse picture. is is a growing eld in job opportunities.

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Graduation projects culminate a CHS career

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hirteen yearsthats the amount of time that most people have to spend in school before they graduate. In addition to maintaining good grades and attendance, at CHS students must complete a graduation project. Graduation projects are a requirement in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and students that wish to graduate must complete them. Graduation projects have a purpose; theyre not there to make a students busy, hectic life harder. According to the Graduation project overview, the purpose of the graduation project is for students to dem-

onstrate they are able to apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information and to communicate signi cant knowledge and understanding. At CHS, students are assigned the graduation project during their junior year instead of their senior year. 11th grade principal, Dr. Lesli Shuman, said, A lot of students do the community service hours that concede with Civics. We also o er it during junior year in case the student does not complete it; they have another shot as a senior, said Shuman. e graduation project is here to help students show that they understand everything they have learned over the course of their school career. e good news is that there

Students are given a graduation project overview early in their junior year at CHS. Photography: Clara Cozort

is a long list of graduation project topics to choose from, some considered easier to complete than others. For example, if a student chooses the chemistry laboratory portfolio, all he/she has to do is save all of their lab reports from the school year and keep them in a notebook to give to their teacher on the

due date of the project. For more examples, refer to the graduation project overview. What happens if a student doesnt complete his/her project during his/her junior year? e Graduation Handbook said the student can either, elect to take the summer school course between their junior/senior

CHS senior appointed National Student Poet

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his past September, CHS senior Michaela Coplen was appointed one of ve National Student Poets. rough this honor, she was given the opportunity to meet First Lady Michelle Obama in Washington D.C. and is now the literary ambassador to the Northeast Region. I am available and happy to talk to anyone about poetry or to workshop poetry with [anyone], said Coplen. ats my job! Last year, she submitted three poems to Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Out of over 10,000 other entries, hers was chosen as one of 40 semi- nal-

ists, upon which she submitted three more poems and became a National Student Poet. I think it was well deserved, said Coplens former English teacher, Sarah Clayville, of the honor. Her poetry represents a real diversity of interests, she continued, saying that this added texture and dimension to Coplens work and helped to propel her through the selection process. Her father, Rick Coplen, is also excited for his daughter. I am exceptionally proud of Michaelas lifetime of accomplishments, and Im looky z { | } | ~  } } } ~ } 

ing forward to seeing how this takes her in the future, he said. e Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are open once again, and any student can submit poetry to be considered for next years National Student Poet Program. I think that poetry has lessons to teach all of us, Coplen said. [It] is a mental challenge, whether youre reading it, writing it, or hearing it. e award is the highest honor in the nation for young poets. To read Coplens poetry, ollow the link found on the online version of this article at www.chsperiscope.com.
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In Memoriam

years in order to complete a research paper or elect to submit a graduation project from the approved list of projects in the appropriate 12th grade course. ere are signi cantly less options for students who dont complete their project in their junior year. Most students complete their project during their junior year, when they have more options. ough some people may not think its fair to have the graduation project be a requirement, senior John Morton, who just moved to Carlisle this year, said he had a graduation project at his last school and that it is a reasonable expectation for CHS students. e project paperwork must be submitted by April.

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Sgt. Patrick Hawkins, a 2007 CHS graduate, was killed in action on October 6 while attempting to aid a wounded comrade. It was his fourth deployment to Afghanistan. He is survived by his wife and parents.

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According to e Weed Blog, a website devoted to the legalization of marijuana, the prices of marijuana are lower when legalized. Meaning, people are realizing heroin, acid, etc. are not going to get less expensive. So, a lot of people feel that if the U.S were to legalize marijuana, then nobody would have the need to want stronger drugs. ere would be less chaos here, according to this theory. Lets be honest, most people in Carlisle who sell these drugs arent reliable because all they want is their money. ey couldnt care less if they were part of others death or injuries. Drug dealers sell beginners fake drugs just to get money out of it. e sad part about this is a lot of teenagers are growing up with parents who have the use of drugs taken over the limit. Even adults today, they take prescriptions to their own advantage, said Dr. Lesli Shuman, the 11th grade principal. Adults are always making their appointments earlier than its supposed to be, just so they can get their next dose of medicine. In other words, adults take their medicine and take more than the dose they were told to take daily. Doctors are clueless to these situations and believe the stories of the adults who are slowly killing themselves every day. Doctors should be stricter with these dates, and not let them postpone because otherwise, theyre just telling the patient its okay to keep on relieving their pain. So many people think it wont happen to them, and they wont be the one facing hospital time with the rst use of the drug of choice. People like Monteith die every day. Being cool isnt worth waking up and not knowing where you are, or wasting so much money just to get people to recognize you. Teenagers love to have experiences, just like babies have to touch everything they lay their eyes on. At this age, we know right from wrong. Swartz nurse, Mrs. Spangler, wants everybody to know that THERES ALWAYS HELP. Dont be in that jail cell when you nally realize you need to change. If you know somebody who needs help, dont wait until its too late. Drugs are taking over our generation. What are you going to do to help stop it? Because the next generation is possibly going to be worse; when were reading books o of our iPhone 12s, another 6 million are going to die a month, a needless act that could have been prevented if we just stepped up.

is past summer, the television series Glee lost a member from their show. Actor Cory Monteith, was found in a hotel room dead from a drug overdose, not realizing one more drug would be his last. According to the website, Unasked, up to 2 million people die per year of an overdose. Teenagers get peer pressured constantly and their access to a wide variety of illegal substances increases. When lifes scary enough, people take dangerous drugs, not realizing how it can a ect them and others around them e McGowan nurse, Diane Lello, explains that, Young people need to realize that their rst time they experiment with a drug might be their last. In countries where marijuana is legalized, there is known to be less chaos.

SAP helps students who need help. You can always talk to a Herd Link member as well. Photography: Clara Cozort

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If you or someone you know is going through a hard time with drug or alcohol abuse please know that there is help: * e high school counseling center is open during school hours. Photography: Clara Cozort *You can always call 1-800-943-0566 (Drugabuse. com) for immediate help, or to just talk. ey are open 24/7 to help you.
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When will Carlisle give its athletes a chance to catch their breath?

very student in CHS is required to take a gym class twice a week. Yet athletes are included in gym when they do gym class every day after school. eyre already overachievers; I feel they should have a choice between taking gym class and having a study hall. According to the gym teachers, the purpose of gym class is to get part of the 60 minutes a day into action. Athletes work out for more than 3 hours after school and weekends. 11th grade football player, Paul Syverson stated, I almost failed last year because there was no time for homework. Every athlete that plays a school sport gives up enough of their time to try and get connected into school spirit. Its very important in high school for teenagers to get involved in other extracurricular activities. But with all of that spare time, they choose to practice and play games for the school. 11th grade cross country runner Hailey West said, I got home at like 7:30 last night; I didnt have time to do any of my homework that was due today. Why cant CHS take a moment to appreciate the

students who play sports to support the school and make it easier for these athletic students to come to school less stressed? Athletes shouldnt have to do gym, and in replacement, they should have all study halls. ese hard-working students come home tired and exhausted, and its hard to concentrate on studying for their tests when all the students want to do is doze o into a deep sleep and do the same thing all over again the next day. As much as athletes love to be mentioned on the announcements in the morning at CHS, they cant spend their whole school day trying to not get another F. More time should be given to athletes so they can get they can come home without wondering how much time theyre going to have to study for their big test tomorrow. Lets give these athletes a round of applause for doing what they do, because that next F might keep them from doing what they like best. According to the CHS handbook, grades need to stay up in order to stay in a sport. 5 major subjects have to be passed in order to stay on the sports team. But going towards any student in any other extracurricular activity, they only need need 4 passing grades to stay in

Senior cross country runner Turner Blashford gets tackled by senior Grifn Mann in gym class. Photography: Clara Cozort

that activity. e school gives sports higher expectations, whenever theyre the students who need more spare time to get their school work done. Students who do extracurricular activities choose them to have fun and get together with their friends. Students work hard to get through their rst game whenever they play a sport. e student handbook states, e minor subjects are physical education, etc. If gym is only a minor class, why do athletics need to take their time to participate in that class? I think the school should take it into consideration to give athletics extra time to do their school work, as long as theyre doing sports for the school.

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a girl to Homecoming. What concerns guys is rejection. Its hard to face the idea that the person you want wouldnt feel the same way. Being rejected could de nitely hurt the heart and the ego. I think I would vomit if I asked a girl, and she said no to me, said junior Brian Brown. As many guys are turning to fancier and more public ways of asking someone to the dance, being turned down could hit even harder. Another big worry to face is gathering the courage in the rst place. Getting up the nerve to ask someone out to the dance, especially in the face of rejection or even being outright laughed at must be hard. Every time I want to go up to my friend and ask him to homecoming, I get butter ies in my stomach, admitted CHS student Gannon Donnelly. Especially with the social stigma around guys having to ask the girl, and not the other way around, students are put under a lot of pressure when it comes time for a big event like Homecoming. eres worry in nding the right way to ask, if a large public invitation, or just pulling them to the side quietly is the right way to go.

Is Homecoming worth all the hoopla and heartache?

he pressure is on for guys at CHS! With the Homecoming dance coming up theres only so much time to ask the perfect person, in the perfect way. Almost anyone whos been around school lately has seen large banners, or other extravagant proposals. Even though theres the chance of getting to dance with your choice of a girl, boys are put under a lot of stress when it comes to asking

Junior Josh Winton used over 2300 sticky notes to ask junior Rene Morrow to Homecoming. Photography: Clara Cozort

Some girls even end up expecting a big deal made of it! Guys have to fret over asking right, deal with gathering the nerve to ask in the rst place, and

being prepared for rejection. But in the end, all the worrying will stop, one way or another. And with all luck, itll stop when they say yes.

PDA: Personal displays of affection or personal displays of awkwardness?

o many teenagers nowadays are in a relationship. ey like to show their a ections for each other anywhere and everywhere. is is called Personal Display of A ection (PDA). Most couples run towards each other and touch lips, when some of them are leaving tracks of slobber in the hallway. Showing you like somebody is cute when the both of you trade notes or maybe even exchange a peck on the cheek. Holding hands and friendly hugs are enough a ection to show people walking down the hallways in CHS. Certain PDA is very unnecessary. CHS actually gives out punishments and a walk to

the o ce for showing too much. School is for learning and showing your individuality with your clothes and di erent techniques through writing and drawing. Walking into the room you chose for your electives this year proves youre a di erent person than others are already. So, why would you want to show everybody a side where they would think badly of you? Most teenagers are peer pressured during relationships and thats why they feel the need to show their a ections. Couples should realize that they dont need to put their personal a ections out there just to show the world they are together. Put the word out instead, or hold hands everywhere you go. If a couple cant control themselves in school,

thats pretty bad because everyone will see that and think badly of those two people. It could change someones whole opinion on a person or a couple just for showing personal a ections. Also, whenever you and your boyfriend/girlfriend are showing your a ections in the hallway, theres always going to be that one person who feels awkward walking past the two of you. Nobody needs to feel badly about him or herself just because you want to do inappropriate things in the public halls of CHS. Make plans with him or her after school to be a ectionate. Avoid doing it in front of people at CHS because all youre doing is getting a bad name and weird looks. Sure, you may really be in the

Students displaying PDA might be cute when its a peck on the cheek, but dont get too carried away! Photography: Alana Mason

moment when youre walking with your boo. But no teacher or peer of yours wants to see a part of you that is nowhere close to school appropriate. If youre uncomfortable

doing it, dont do it. I hope to see no more students walk in a classroom wiping away the lipstick marks of shame from his face, because honestly, its just awkward.

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Warm, rich colors like burgundy and dark blue are really in right now. -Megan Habeck

Look your best without spending a ton of money in a rty, sequined dress. Photography- Clara Cozort
  

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ing, that way the overall out t is more sophisticated. Finding the perfect style and t is a trial and error process. When it comes to uncovering homecoming dresses, dont be afraid to take risks. e dress that you thought would never look attering might actually be the perfect choice.

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ith the Homecoming dance just around the corner, CHS females may struggle to dig up dresses that t their style and budget. With a ton of stores spread throughout Carlisle, nding the perfect dress takes a bit of searching. Amanda Padilla, a sophomore said, I usually shop for my formal dresses at Macys. Although stores such as Macys o er a great selection, prices may get in the way. Stores such as TJ Maxx, Debbs and Boscovs o er great deals year round that can t every budget. At Ross, a multitude of racks covered in dresses that range from $10.99 to $29.99 can help anyone nd a dress without breaking the bank. While price matters, so do style and color. Finding a dress that accentuates

the body and catches eyes in a positive way is important when going to a dance. Warm, rich colors like burgundy and dark blue are really in right now, Megan Habeck, senior, said. Saving money on dresses this season means extra cash to spend on accessories. Stores like Ross, Forever21, and Charlotte Russe o er great deals on jewelry and shoes. Studs, sparkles and animal print are popular among shoe styles this past year and can add air to any dress. Junior, Olivia Patterson said when looking for shoes, I look for height. Adding a cute pair of heels can give any girl that super model height and help them complete their out t. As for jewelry, simple is the best way to go. When wearing a ashy dress, dont overdo the look by over accessoriz-

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arlisle varsity cheerleaders spread Bison spirit by lling the elds with cheers and helping to raise money for school events. Yet a new concern has occupied them: dress code requirements. In addition to the uniform basics of colorful, bodylines, tank top shell and skirt, the cheerleaders are also required to wear black leggings when wearing the uniforms to school. Based upon the administrators, the leggings are looked at as a positive. According to Julie Brent, the cheerleading coach, e principals asked if [the cheerleaders] could wear leggings under the skirts as a compromise. e majority of the skirts

Cheerleader wear their green, white and black uniforms; for school days they must add black leggings to be considered school appropriate. Photography: Clara Cozort

do match the dress code requirements, but there are some exceptions because some girls have longer legs. e cheerleaders have

strong feelings about the way they are permitted to dress. I feel we have earned a right to wear the uniforms without leggings, se-

nior Makenzie Langer said. Most are nger tip length anyway, plus its a school uniform and we should be able to wear them in school.

Both the cheerleaders and the coach have made an effort to talk with the administration to lift the uniform restrictions, but the dress code still stays in e ect to prevent potential complaints. After all, many of the CHS students that are not cheerleaders feel like the rule is fair and should be enforced. Senior Kalia Stallings said, e girls skirts are too short, so they should have to wear something underneath, just like anyone would if they wore a skirt that was not nger tip length. ough the leggings are disliked by the ladies of the squad, those involved feel it is the best way to resolve the con ict about the skirts while still allowing the cheerleaders to spread school spirit.

Beauty pageants banned in France: Is sexualization the main issue?

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ith shows such as Toddlers & Tiaras setting stereotypes on beauty pageants worldwide, there is no question why France has decided to ban pageants for participants under 16 years old. After a congressional vote of 197- 146, France banned beauty pageants in hopes of stopping girls from being sexualized at an early age and to create a movement toward better womans rights. Anyone in France who de es this law and enters their child into a beauty pageant could

face up to two years in prison and will be forced to hand over 30,000 euros ($40,764) in nes. Beauty pageants originated in the 1960s, as a fun way for children and young adults to meet new people while dressing up and showing o their talents. Today, these contests have turned their focus to physical appearance. We should stop trying to enhance young girls looks with hair extension, pounds of makeup, high heels and provocative clothing and start concentrating on natural beauty. Girls should not be transformed into Barbie dolls in order to bring home trophies and medals.

Young girls around the world are internalizing societys expectation for their appearance. ey see models, television shows and magazines where girls are placed front and center because of their appearance and believe they must look like

this in order to be accepted. Contestants entered into the pageants nd the need to concentrate more heavily on their bodies and physical appearance because they are pressured to look a certain way. In reality, we should be con-

centrating on the contestants talents, knowledge and personalities. ey should feel comfortable and con dent and free in their own skin. What truly matters is what is on the inside; ones physical appearance should just be a bonus.

Beauty pageants involve a lot of experimenting with hair and makeup, contributing to young girls looking older. Photography: Clara Cozort

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rends change seasonally, and the time has come to put away summer clothing. In just a month, warm weather will be nonexistent, so to dress appropriately, here are stylish substitutes. An excellent component to keep the feet warm, boots are popular for fall weather. Whether combat or Uggs, boots come in all sorts of colors and sleek styles to help eliminate freezing toes. Boots that wont break the bank seem hard to nd, but they are out there. Shops like Wet Seal, Charlotte Russe, and Ross have reasonable prices that pave the way to buying more out ts. Not only do boots help fend o harsh winds but socks do as well. Fuzzy socks are the way to go for any event, especially when it is time to relax. Di erent colors and patterns make it di cult to choose just one pair. Pink socks with blue smiley faces and black socks with white cats can be found at any store like Target and Old Navy. Its safe to say that sweaters are the most comfortable tops to wear as fall approaches. Long sleeved, short sleeved, oversized, or form tting, fuzzy sweaters are appropriate indoors and out. rift shops like Community Aide carry sweaters that vary from ve to ten dollars. With color coordinated racks and endless amount of clothes, the thrift shop is a distinguished place to nd what is needed. If it is still hard to com-

mit to the new season, smock dresses will become anyones best friend. e fun, draping dress makes it easy to wear with jackets, boots, or sweaters. Dont worry guys: there are substitutes for you, too. Long sleeved shirts with vests are what any boy needs to keep those arms from becoming numb. Much like girls, shorts will need to be retired. Try jeans, khakis, or sweatpants to protect the legs. One soft and necessary ac-

cessory that is beloved by guys and girls alike is a scarf. Not only are scarves used to keep the neck from catching frost, but it ties together any outt, taking it from ordinary to fancy with one simple wrap. As everyone gets ready for fall, just remember it is not as bad as it seems. e new season trends will easily become favored for both gender and age groups. Fall is a chilly time, but do not let it wreck the new chic look.

Seniors Katie Brown and Ali Wood show off their comfy sweaters and cute scarves. Photography: Alana Mason

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Englis teacher Sarah Clayvilles boots are the perfect example of stylish fall fashion. Photography: Amber Krause

Juniors Adrienne Christopher and Haley Scott strick a pose while sporting their cute attire. Photography: Clara Cozort

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Here are the new consoles that are vying for your hard-earned cash this fall. Featured left: The Xbox One. Featured below: The Playstation 4. Photography: Ofcial Xbox Website and Ofcial Playstation website

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elieve it or not, the holidays are right around the corner. Every year the holiday season brings everyone together, helping us put aside our di erences and be joyful, but it also brings a lot of new videogames to the market. In the same way that movies dominate the summer, videogames own the fall season. Usually, the games that are released during the fall are the best of the best. Two games released last fall, Borderlands 2 and Far Cry 3, are considered by many to be some of the greatest games this generation. As usual, this fall will bring many new games; however, this

year, it also brings new ways to experience them. In Nov, the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will be released (Nov 15 and Nov 22, respectively) to the joy of millions of gamers hoping to experience the future of gaming. Both consoles include many new features, along with a massive increase in power in order to deliver the best gaming experience possible. e Playstation 4 and Xbox One also feature special ways to interact with the games, with the DualShock 4 for Playstation 4 and the Kinect for Xbox One. e DualShock 4 is an average looking controller, but unlike the Xbox One controller, it features a built-in touchpad. is touchpad can be used by developers to add features that

cant be done on other consoles, like having the ability to quickly scroll through an inventory and select an item. e touchpad is also clickable, like the buttons on a mouse. e updated controller will also feature motion control like the DualShock 3. e Xbox One also features very advanced ways of controlling your game, through the use of the all new Kinect. An evolution of the Kinect for Xbox 360, this new version is much more advanced than its predecessor. It has the ability measure the human body in 3D space, which can be used for nearly any game. It also has the ability to recognize a player and sign them in automatically when they walk in the room. e Xbox One controller is

more advanced now as well. While very similar to the Xbox 360 controller aesthetically, it is much di erent on the inside. One of its most notable features is its Impulse Triggers. ese new triggers have haptic feedback. What this means for games is that these triggers can now actually adapt to gameplay. For example, in a racing game the triggers can react to the cars movements. If the car stalls, the right trigger can vibrate and make you feel the car. e creators are calling this enhanced vibration HighDe nition Vibration. e students of CHS are very excited for the new consoles. Junior Celeste Fenon said that she believes the Xbox One will be more e cient than the Xbox 360. She is also excited

for the new controller and believes it will make the gaming experience so much better. Geo Haut, junior, said that he is excited for the new Xbox One controller. Its supposed to be more comfortable than the Xbox 360 controller, and that is awesome, said Haut. James Coutts, senior, said that he is more excited for the PlayStation 4 due to its specs looking better and he believes that the DualShock 4 will put a new spin on things with its integrated touch pad. Andrew Lopez, junior, said that he will be buying the PlayStation 4 because it is cheaper than the Xbox One and the controller looks sick. No matter which console you purchase, one thing is certain: Its a great time to be a gamer.

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ainbow Rowell is back with a vengeance. Her newest novel, Fangirl, hit the shelves on September 10th and is better than ever. e novel is about an introverted college student, Cath, who is a social outcast. Set in a Nebraskan university, Cath struggles to make friends and her Fiction Writing class is her greatest challenge. She and her professor often clash over Caths growing obsession with fan ction. She has a twin sister, Wren, who is the complete opposite of her: pretty, endearing, and popular. She spends her evenings writing fan ction about her favorite book series instead of going to parties or socializing. e fan ction acts as a recurring motif in the novel: it precedes each chapter, and provides insight on the characters. One of Rowells strengths is character development. e characters are described intricately, and the fan ction channels Caths feelings. Another highlight to the novel is Caths roommate, Reagan. Reagan is a catty friend of Caths who is a strong woman in spite of her loose morals. Reagan spends too much of her time partying or focusing on guys. Essentially, Reagan is Caths foil: she convinces Cath to be more outgoing, and to fall for the guy of her dreams. Levi is Reagans ex, which brews some of the storys con ict. Structurally speak-

Rowells latest novel is far from a clich. Photography: Spencer Pechart

ing, Fangirl is breathtakingly original, and readers will constantly ask, Will Cath and Levi get together? Rowells writing style is very unique. e premise of Fangirl is original and serves as an outlook on the growing popularity of fan ction. I think [Fangirl] taps into societys fascination with fan culture, said Sarah Clayville, junior English teacher. According to Goodreads.com, the novel has scored a 4.4 out of 5 stars. is is a remarkably high rating, and various readers have praised Rowells storytelling. is is not the rst time that Rainbow Rowells novels have been critically acclaimed. In

March 2013, the New York Times published a review on her second novel, Eleanor & Park, her rst novel in the Young Adult genre, a New York Times bestseller, giving it critical praise. Eleanor & Park reminded me not just what its like to be young and in love with a girl, but also what its like to be young and in love with a book, praised author John Green in his New York Times review. Fangirl is no di erent. e novel plays with the role of fan ction in todays society, and it is an atypical love story. e characters are articulately described, the setting is strengthened with imagery, and the love is intense.

t is hard to believe that todays iPhones have nearly 100 times the computing power of the average satellite. In fact, satellites designed to run on little more than a smartphone processor are currently in development by NASA, saving costs and improving efciency. Now, if only the average smartphone user could get as much out of their phone as NASAs engineers can. While having the best Doodle Jump score can be useful in a typical high-school debate, there are certainly better ways to distribute phone storage. Productivity apps such as Notes and Reminders come pre-installed on every iPhone, but supplementing those with additional apps is often the best bet to get the most out your phones power. For a simple to-do list, nothing works better than Clear ($1). e beautifully designed software is controlled entirely with simple gestures, keeping the interface free of annoying buttons. Pulling down adds an item, swiping right checks it o , swiping up clears the completed tasks and swiping left deletes un nished chores. Yes, your to-do list in Notes is o cially lame. e clean and e cient design of another must-have,

Clears straightfoward design makes it easy to stay on top of to-do lists. Photography: Realmac Software

Check e Weather ($2), will have your pre-installed weather app collecting dust in no time. Like Clear, Check e Weather is almost entirely gesture based, and it displays only the necessary information upon opening. For aspiring meteorologists, a swipe anywhere on the screen displays more in-depth details, including Doppler Radar maps, a 16-day forecast and astronomical data. Carlisles BYOD policy comes with a lot of restrictions, but it also opens up a great opportunity for you use phones for something truly useful. Check back every issue for more great apps to download, and by the end of the year, that iPhone of yours may just be as useful as the satellites it helps run.

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hile the unmade beds and piles of clothes found in most teenagers rooms can make quite a statement, there are better options for your household decor. Great art can be found anywhere from thrift shops to professional galleries, but it is often priced beyond what teenagers want to pay. Enter the website Society6, an online art distributor o ering thousands of a ordable prints created by artists around the world. e site features thousands of designs in a range of styles, including everything from quotes to abstract art. Prints are available framed, unframed, or printed on stretched canvas for

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those desiring a high-end nish. Prices are set by the individual artists; expect to pay around $30 for a 17x 19 unframed print. Aside from traditional artwork, most of the designs on Society6 are also made into phone cases, shirts, bags, and even pillows.

Started by three designers who wanted to give emerging artists a place to get their talent recognized, the website is an online community that sells art while giving the artists a share of the pro ts, while retaining full control of their own copyrights.

umor, drama, tragedy, and comedy: all in one night. On December 5, the event of the season will soon occur: e Shakespeare Fall Festival. Going into its 23rd year, as adviser Sue Biondo-Hench says, All the schools a stage! Students from each grade are welcome to attend this years much-anticipated festival. CHS senior and director Kyle Whitlock said, [ e fall festival] will be a fun night full of laughs, tears, love, and plenty of death. An exciting attribute to this years Shakespeare Festival is that one of Shakespeares long lost plays will be revealed, according to Whitlock. e Troupe Sta is excited to perform this year. Sophomore Alex Closs said, I am looking forward to entertaining hundreds of people in this festival through our performance. Director Mallory Chaney is enthused about the festival this year as well. Im looking forward to both performing in Senior Troupe and directing scenes from a play that means a lot to me, said Chaney. Stage fright and tense nerves are not the only struggles for a Shakespeare Troupe member. Learning the language of Shakespeare can also be di cult. Studying Shakespeare, espe-

Senior Catherine Bloom is excited for the Shakespeare festival. Photography: Clara Cozort

cially for the rst time, is like a language immersion program, Hench said. Its a huge breakthrough when a student begins to crack the Shakespeare code. Performing scenes from Shakespeare is not an easy task for the students. A lot of planning, directing, acting, and preparation go into the festival. e directors are given a list of Shakespearian plays, and they decide which plays interest them. Directors make sure that the actors memorize their lines and perform to the best of their ability. Masters and mistresses talk between the scenes, and they discuss what play the scene comes from and its plot. From Much Ado About Nothing to Two Gentlemen in Verona, there should be plenty of exciting performances at this years Shakespeare Fall Festival. e festival will occur on December 5 at 7:00pm in the Swartz Auditorium. To go or not to go? ats not even a question.

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CHS student competes at World Triathlon Championships

     

am DeAngelo trains twice a day for most of the year in order to stay in shape. He races in triathlons, which are endurance events that consist of swimming, biking, and running, in that order. He competed in Sprint Distance National Championship Triathlon, consisting of a 750 meter swim, 20 kilometer bike ride, and a 5 kilometer run and quali ed for the World Championships by nishing in the top 25 in his group. DeAngelo commented on his quali cation for the race saying, It felt awesome to know that I was one of the best in my age group for the nation. My favorite part of the race was the biking portion, and Id much rather go on a long bike ride rather than a long run. e world championship race was hosted in London and it consisted of many run-

ners from around the world. DeAngelo said the triathlon was really cold and rainy but it was so fun racing with so many people from di erent countries. Overall, Sam placed 41 and he was the fth runner from the USA. Jason Gri th, Sophomore English teacher and also swim coach, has seen how Sam has improved over the past few years in order to get better for triathlon. He said, A lot of triathlon participants are weak swimmers, so being on the swim team has helped him become better then his competition. Sam is a multi-sport student athlete, so his time management skills have become very sharp. In regards to the future, Gri th believes DeAngelo will stick with triathlons with the possibility of going pro at some point. Joe DeAngelo, Sams brother,

trained with Sam this summer and also competes in triathlons. He said Sam is a great training partner, especially on the bike. When out on the road for two to three hours, it is always great to be with a rider as good as Sam. Being able to race with Sam allows me to

have friendly competition to push me to achieve things that at rst I dont think are possible. Sam works hard, getting up at 5 am before school to do a pool workout, and then proceed to run at cross country practice in the afternoon. is hard work and motivation will

allow him to steadily improve into the future, and achieve his goal of competing in college. When it comes to the future, Sam plans to keep training and participating in races. Later on, he hopes to start participating in longer distance races and keep getting better.

Sam DeAngelo with two other racers from the United States after the race in London. Photography: Joe DeAngelo

Checking in with CHS Alumni: Where are they now?

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Sport: Volleyball and basketball Years at CHS: 1983-1987 College: Liberty (1987-1993) Accomplishments: For volleyball at Liberty; earned AVCA- All Region honors and ranks in the top 5 of four di erent key volleyball records. On the basketball court at Liberty she is a member of the 500-500 club for career points. Words of encouragement: Play for an audience of One. Jesus Christ is the one who created and loves you. Go out and play for Him. Favorite memory being an athlete at CHS: Making it to nals in the volleyball state tournament. Photos courtesy of 1987 Carlisle Yearbook

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Looking ahead to the end of the season and next year, Coach Oswalt believes If [the players] play our [style] of football they will win games. Coach Bill Owens notes that the team needs to limit turnovers and make the key plays at crucial times in the game. With eight seniors leaving this year and a remaining forty-one players, the team feels it needs to step up and have a positive attitude everyday on and o the eld. e Herd will have to count on good full weeks of practices and having both o ense and defense show up ready to play the way we can on Friday nights, said Burger. If they come ready to play, fans will continue to cheer as the team grows and becomes stronger year to year. e Homecoming game will be held on Oct 25 versus Central Dauphin in the Ken Millen stadium.
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spending time together as a team. Underclassmen Marcus he 2013 football sea- Reese, Jimmy Steele, Jacob son didnt start as Clegg, Grant Shugart, and the team had hoped. Zion Patterson have stepped e young team hopes to grow up to ll in holes due to injuwith experience, to nd the ries su ered by upperclassmen. strength to conAlumni, deditinue improving cated fan, and this season, and former Carlisle Keep working to think ahead football quarhard and good to next year. terback, Mike things will Junior quarterKnox, notes eventually happen. back and co-capfrom his experi- Quarterback tain, Billy Burgences that this er, encourages team has young Billy Burger his teammates players gainto keep working ing experience hard and good which in a year or things will eventually happen. two will make them more comis season senior Bamasa petitive in a tough conference. Bailor and junior Deonte e team feels that fan supRamsey moved from wide re- port is important to the team. ceivers to running backs, which As Bailor said, [ e fans] Head Coach Josh Oswalt con- are great. Its always great siders as the teams best move. to know that you have the e players spent a lot of backing up of the fans and time in the o season weight they can really change the lifting, running drills, and outcome of the game.
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he volleyball team is o to a strong start thanks to team chemistry and good communication, according to junior standout Allie Du y. With a roster of returning varsity players, the Lady Herd is in hopes to gain a spot in postseason play. Pre-season conditioning included open-gyms, team camp, and full day teambuilding activities, said head coach Mike Beachy. Some of the players also participated in club and recreational volleyball programs. Minutes before a key matchup with rival Cumberland Valley, senior Megan Bisker tore her ACL. e team will continue to work hard and ll a loss felt by all. Losing Megan was tough

on everyone. e whole team has worked hard to do the best we can to ll that spot, and weve tried a few adjustments to see what will work best, said Beachy. Du y and senior Lydia Mueller lead in kills, assists and blocks while sophomore Alexis Shughart leads in digs. Other top contributors include junior Bryanna Youtzy and sophomore Briana Berrios. With playo s in the horizon, the team stays focused on one game at a time, said Du y. After hosting but losing Chambersburg in a Pink Out and traveling to State College for another loss, the team will nish their regular season on Oct 17 with a game at Central Dauphin. Looking further ahead with all but two players returning, the Lady Herd have a promising future on the court.

Players watch the rest of their teammates on the eld during a game. Photography: Clara Cozort

The volleyball team huddles up to talk about the next play. Photography: Mike John

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Students show school spirit at CHS sporting events

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hen someone thinks of school spirit, where does one look rst? e student section is a very good start. At Carlisle, our student section has taken on the nickname the Carlisle Crazies. e Crazies show up to a wide variety of sports events, cheering on a broad range of athletes throughout Carlisle High School. ere are a few di erent student organizers throughout the

school who coordinate theme events for every outing. Most of them are seniors, but a few juniors also have a say in what they want to wear for that certain theme night. Most of the organizers like to keep their identities secret and only organize events with fellow organizers at CHS.
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e main sports that the Crazies attend are football in the fall and basketball in the winter. ere you can nd the entire student section lled with students of all ages screaming at the top of their lungs. Often times during basketball season, it isnt surprising to see many of the student section without voices after a few games. Be aware: if you dont come a little earlier before the game starts, good luck nding a good seat!
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e Crazies always stir up conversation in the school, and many people praise the student section for the support they give to all the sports teams. Athletic Director George Null commented on the Crazies, saying, e Crazies support the sports teams while showing great school spirit. I feel like the sports teams bene t from the Crazies by knowing they have their students and their friends there to support them and cheer them on, said Null. During the theme nights, the Crazies show tremendous cohesion throughout the student body and its wonderful to see them come together like that. Senior Tre Coleman, who many students view as the

leader of the Crazies, and junior George Gilbert both shared the same thoughts on the Crazies. ey both love the excitement of the events. ey feel that the events are really fun to attend and they like the rush they get during the games. For improvements, they both feel like some people are viewing the events as a social hour and they would like the Crazies to be more of an extra man on the team, with everyone cheering the team on in unison. e Crazies have a Facebook page and a Twitter account (@CarlisleCrazies) with detailed information, such as recent scores, theme nights, and updates on teams throughout the high school.

Photography: Clara Cozort

Above: Carlisle Crazies participated in a Whiteout at the football game versus Redland on Sept 6. Below: A view from the top of the student section stands in Ken Millen stadium. Photography: Clara Cozort

Photography: Clara Cozort